Properties and applications
MC502
1
)
MC5102 MC5141
without micro
memory card
adapter
with micro
memory card
adapter
Standard application x - x
(x)
3
)
XC application x - - x
AC500-eCo V2
2
)
Standard application x - x -
AC500-eCo V3
Standard application - x - -
1
) The memory card MC5102 is in status Classic. Modules in lifecycle Classic are available from
stock but not recommended for planning and commissioning of new installations.
2
) A MC503 memory card adapter is required for AC500-eCo V2 processor modules.
3
) It is possible to use the MC5141 memory card, but the MC5102 memory card is preferred.
The MC5102 micro memory card is prohibited for XC applications. The MC5102 micro memory
card can only be used for standard applications with AC500 V3 or AC500-eCo V3.
The micro memory card is used to back-up user data and store user programs or project source
codes as well as to update the internal CPU firmware. The processor modules can be operated
with and without micro memory card.
Processor modules are supplied without micro memory card. It therefore must be ordered sepa-
rately.
The micro memory card can be read on a PC with a standard memory card reader. Processor
modules are equipped with a memory card reader.
For AC500 V3 the MC5102 micro memory card has to be used with the micro memory card
adapter for memory card slot.
For AC500-eCo V3 processor modules the MC5102 micro memory card has to be used without
the micro memory card adapter. All AC500-eCo V3 processor modules have a micro memory
card slot.
The micro memory card has a write protect switch. In the position "LOCK", the
card can only be read.
The use of other micro memory cards than MC5102 micro memory card is pro-
hibited. ABB is not responsible nor liable for consequences resulting from use of
unapproved memory cards.
Memory cards contain firmware and application.
Visualizations and all related objects (like text lists) are also added to the memory card.
Export boot project and firmware to the memory card .
AC500-eCo V3
Unpack the micro memory card and insert it into the micro memory card slot of the processor
module PM50xx until locked:
Purpose
Extension of the
memory card
function
Insert the micro
memory card
Accessories > MC5102 - micro memory card with micro memory card adapter
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